John A Gupton College can be found in Nashville, TN (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at John A Gupton College.
The most common majors at the school are in funeral and mortuary science.
John A Gupton College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 123 students were enrolled in the school.
John A Gupton College has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The purpose of John A. Gupton College is to provide a basic liberal arts education as well as a professional curriculum in funeral arts and sciences. The course of study leads to the Associate of Arts Degree or a Certificate in Funeral Service. The liberal arts component is equally designed to serve as the foundation for the pursuit of other degrees."
More complete details are provided below.
John A Gupton College
1616 Church St
Nashville, TN 37203-2954
General Phone: (615) 327-3927
http://www.guptoncollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 37 | funeral and mortuary |
Number of programs and degrees for John A Gupton College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 26 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, John A Gupton College had a total enrollment of 123 students (118 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 20% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 69 % |
John A Gupton College offers campus housing for 14 of its 118 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Nashville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,090 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,090 |
| Room and board | $ 3,600 |
| Room charge | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
John A Gupton College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 885900)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets John A Gupton College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in funeral and mortuary science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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